Enrollment
590
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Chute, WI
Little Chute Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Little Chute Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550816000900
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Chute Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Little Chute · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Chute Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Chute Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Little Chute, WI.
School address
District: Little Chute Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550816000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.8%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Chute Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Chute Elementary
Little Chute Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Little Chute, Wisconsin, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 415 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Little Chute Area School District also operates Little Chute High (387 students) and Little Chute Intermediate (215 students) alongside Little Chute Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Little Chute Elementary compares
Little Chute Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 65% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Little Chute Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Chute Area School District, which includes Little Chute Elementary.
$12,024
Per student
-19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 48.6%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Little Chute Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chute High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Chute Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Chute Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Chute Career Pathways Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flex Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Chute Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~590 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Little Chute Elementary
How many students attend Little Chute Elementary?
Little Chute Elementary has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Chute, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Chute Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Chute Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Chute Elementary?
27.8% of students at Little Chute Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Chute Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Little Chute Elementary is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Little Chute, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Chute Elementary?
Little Chute Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Chute Elementary rank among public schools in Little Chute?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Chute Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Little Chute, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Little Chute on the city page.
Is Little Chute Elementary a good school?
Little Chute Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Little Chute Area School District?
Besides Little Chute Elementary, Little Chute Area School District also operates Little Chute High (387 students), Little Chute Intermediate (215 students), and Little Chute Middle (214 students). See the Little Chute Area School District district page for the complete list.
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